Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls
Spicy Mexican Donkey Balls are flavorful meatballs made with ground beef, spices, and cheese, delivering a delicious bite with a spicy kick from jalapeños. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Additional cilantro for garnish.
- 1 piece jalapeño pepper, deseeded and finely chopped Adjust quantity to taste for spiciness.
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to increase for cheesier meatballs.
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1 piece egg, beaten Acts as a binder.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing the meatballs.
- 1 can (15 oz) Mexican-style tomatoes with green chilies
- for garnish Fresh lime wedges
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips to the mixture, ensuring everything is thoroughly combined.
- Pour the beaten egg into the mixture and mix well to bind the ingredients together.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet, searing them until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the can of Mexican-style tomatoes with green chilies over the meatballs in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for an extra zesty kick.
Notes
Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can be reheated in the oven or microwave. Feel free to adjust spiciness by varying the jalapeño amount.